Mallory Applies For West Virginia Coaching Job
Former Colorado coach Bill Mallory has applied for the West Virginia University job after Frank Cignetti was fired. Mallory, born in Glen Dale, says the WVU post is a real good opportunity and he will follow the telegram with an application. West Virginia begins a search as Cignetti weighs next moves amid cancer battle.
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WVU Fires Eight Assistants After Cignetti Departure
West Virginia University dismissed eight assistant football coaches along with head coach Frank Cignetti. The staff will be paid through June 30 or until new positions are found, with a possibility of rehiring by a new coach. Notable names include Gary Tranquill, Nick Saban, and Dick Rader as the program ends the season at 5-6.
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Pirates Seek Upset After Upset Losses Against Bishop Donahue
Peterstown travels to McMechen for the Class A semifinal as Pirates star Steve Newberry and Bishop Steve Mele lead two of the state’s top running backs. Coach Donnie Jackson says his team must replicate four quarters of strong play and stay focused despite a long wait before the Saturday night showdown.
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Smith Named To Hall Of Fame
AP reports Arthur Newall Smith, longtime West Virginia track coach and trainer who died in 1960, will be inducted next spring alongside WVU basketball figures West and Rod Thorn and NFL stars Bob Jeter Chuck Howley. A Buffalo native, Smith coached at WVU until 1957 and helped lead U.S. Olympic teams in 1912 and 1920. He is survived by a son in Charleston.
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Leach Chooses NFL Path Over Michigan Football
Detroit AP reports Rick Leach, Michigan quarterback and football star, plans to sign with the Detroit Lions after considering an offer from the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.
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New BSC Coach Named for Bluefield State College Women
Bluefield State College officials name Kelly Mandeville, 26, as the new women's basketball coach and tennis coach. A Bluefield State graduate, he returns from Lake Brantley High School in Florida where he coached two sports. He will also serve as administrative assistant to the president and begin a 17 game season with WVIAA play, opening Monday at 5 30 p m hosting West Virginia Tech.
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Reshaping Virginia high school districts eyed to boost Southwest interest
A letter discusses redrawing Virginia districts with Lebanon moved to the Southwest and a potential new mix of Southwest and New River teams. It lists possible members Graham Tazewell Richlands Grundy Narrows Giles Wytheville Gate City Bristol John Battle Patrick Henry Marion and Lebanon, arguing such realignment could raise fan interest despite uncertainty about the season. Northfork is highlighted as a top local prospect and rumors touch on Beaver's near balance of wins.
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Beavers and Princeton Lead 1979 80 Area Basketball Preview
The article surveys area teams predicting the 1979-80 season. Beavers return three starters Willis coaches, with depth from Billy White and Mike Dent. Princeton builds around Jimmy Miller, while Mount View and Big Creek Owls loom as contenders. Virginia teams may lag, with area champ likely not from Virginia.
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